USPTO Patents Application 09543612

FEB 2 2 2002

Joseph S. Iandiom
Kirk Teska
Jason D. Shanske
Bruce E. Kamerer
Thomas E. Thompkins, Jr.
Roy J. Coleman

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Febraary 8, 2002

Assistant Commissioner of Patents
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Washington, DC 20231

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Dear Sir:

Pursuant to 37 CFR 1.56, enclosed are an Information Disclosure Citation in an
Application, Form PTO-A820, and a copy of one reference. Also enclosed is a check in the
amount of $180.00.

This information disclosure statement is being filed in accordance with 37 CFR 1.97(c),
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Allowance. Accordingly, the applicant submits herewith a check in the amount of $180.00, the
fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.1 7(p) for filing an Information Disclosure Statement under 37 CFR
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If any payment during prosecution is found to be incorrect, please charge any deficiency
or credit any overpayment to by Deposit Account No. 09-0002. A copy of this letter is enclosed
for used by the Finance Branch in the event that it is necessary to make any charge or credit to
my deposit account.

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Assistant Commissioner of Patents
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Kindly acknowledge receipt of the foregoing by returning the enclosed self-addressed
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Sincerely,

Kirk Teska
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